There are few people we trust more than our doctors. We trust physicians and medical professionals with our health, our lives, and in many cases our families. It is especially tragic then, when this trust is violated. Though most medical professionals do exceptional, lifesaving work every day that cannot go unappreciated, occasionally the carelessness or neglect of medical professional results in the injury of a patient. These cases, known as medical malpractice, are all too common and lead to the suffering of many patients every day.

According to the website of the LaMarca Law Group, P.C., medical malpractice is defined as “the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals resulting in the injury or death of thousands of patients in the United States each year.” This is a broad term that can describe any number of circumstances, yet it is easier to understand by examining specific examples. One of the more recent examples is the condition of Erb’s Palsy. Erb’s Palsy is a paralysis of the arm resulting from an injury to the upper nerves. This can be due to any number of traumas, however newborns are particularly susceptible to it. This injury is often the result of damage that can be done during birth due to the mistake of a medical professional.

Another example of this could be the the DaVinci Robots Surgery Lawsuits. In this case, a surgical robot used in millions of operations is being investigated. Patients have suffered serious injuries due to the use of this robot, and many victims are now discovering the link. In this case, many are arguing that their medical professionals were not properly trained in the use of this medical device, causing their injuries- some of them deadly.

Medical Malpractice is something no one should have to experience. Victims of such instances as those described above may be entitled to certain damages.